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JKH 697

1948 Triumph Roadster

Black Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,051 mi
Last recorded32,051 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1948 Triumph Roadster11,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 697
MakeTriumph
ModelRoadster
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,960 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,952 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,913 miles

some surface corrosion on chassis in places

vehicle emits small amount of smoke (at times)at tickover

How Reliable is the Triumph Roadster?

Based on 817 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
264
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 13
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 12
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
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JKH 697 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster in Black with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1948 Triumph Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 11,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Roadster fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKH 697, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 78 years old, this Triumph Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKH 697 registered?

JKH 697 is a 1948 Triumph Roadster, first registered on 14 February 1948.

Is JKH 697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 697 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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